Efraín Álvarez vs Edson Álvarez
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Edson Álvarez commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €2.0M). Efraín Álvarez leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Edson Álvarez is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.63 big chances/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.5 final-third passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90), switches play with precision (6.5 long balls/90, 61% accuracy) and top 10% creator in the league.
Álvarez is the kind of defensive midfielder who makes a team's engine room feel frictionless—a relentless ball-winner whose reading of the game operates at a level most players in this league simply cannot match. His interceptions and tackles won both sit in the top 5% of the Super Lig, and his press intensity mirrors that elite tier, meaning opponents rarely get comfortable in transition.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Efraín Álvarez | Edson Álvarez | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.12 | 0.00 | Efraín |
| Assists / 90 | 0.27 | 0.12 | Efraín |
| Shots / 90 | 2.71 | 1.17 | Efraín |
| Key passes / 90 | 2.94 | 1.05 | Efraín |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 7.73 | 5.87 | Efraín |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.49 | 2.11 | Edson |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.27 | 2.11 | Edson |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.86 | 3.85 | Edson |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.40 | 88.10 | Edson |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Efraín Álvarez or Edson Álvarez?
Edson Álvarez commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €2.0M). Efraín Álvarez leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Edson Álvarez is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Efraín Álvarez has a market value of €2.0M, while Edson Álvarez is valued at €22.0M.